Technical article clarifying if an employer can legally keep an employee's forklift "license." Analyzes OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, the difference between a license and site-specific certification, and best practices for record custody upon termination.
In-depth technical analysis of driving a forklift while pregnant. Explores physiological changes, whole-body vibration risks, OSHA regulations, and necessary safety accommodations for expectant mothers in industrial settings.
Can you put pneumatic tires on a cushion tire forklift? Technical article detailing the mechanical and regulatory barriers, including chassis incompatibility, stability risks, and OSHA violations, that make this conversion unsafe and unfeasible.
Technical analysis of forklift key management regulations. Learn why OSHA and global safety standards mandate key removal when a powered industrial truck is unattended to prevent unauthorized use and accidents.
Explore the technical feasibility, safety protocols, and equipment requirements for driving a forklift inside a standard shipping container. Learn about ventilation, dimensional limits, and compact electric forklift models essential for safe container loading and unloading.
In-depth technical analysis explaining why connecting a liquid-withdrawal forklift propane tank to a vapor-regulated BBQ grill is extremely dangerous. Covers the critical differences in valve types, the function of the OPD valve vs. the liquid dip tube, and the resulting risk of a catastrophic, uncontrolled flare-up.
Technical deep dive into the legality and safety of driving forklifts on public roads. Analyzes design disparities, mandatory lighting/signaling modifications, stability concerns (rear-wheel steering), and key international regulations for road-legal operation.